Web Tech Lead

About the role

Join a client's engineering team to lead the technical direction of a modern web platform. Define the architectural direction, mentor developers, and ensure the platform remains technically leading-edge. Shape how the platform performs, scales, and evolves while using AI-powered development tools to improve engineering efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI-powered workflows using AI-assisted development tools and autonomous workflows to accelerate iteration, reduce manual effort, and improve team productivity.
• Own platform architecture, including database design, deployment pipelines, performance optimization, and incident response.
• Lead code reviews, improve code quality, reduce technical debt, and establish engineering best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation; support developer onboarding, knowledge transfer, and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Define testing strategies, enhance automated testing infrastructure, and support bug triage.
• Mentor developers and help raise engineering standards across the team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional web development experience.
• Deep expertise in Nest.js (Node.js), React, and Next.js.
• Proven track record of owning architectural decisions and system design.
• Experience with deployment, infrastructure, and operational responsibilities.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and improving code quality standards.
• Strong record of using AI-assisted development tools to improve development speed and quality.
• Fluent English.

Recruitment Process

1. Screening Call (30 min): Introductory conversation about background, motivation, and role expectations.
2. Cultural Fit Interview: Discussion of collaboration style, communication approach, and working in an international environment.
3. Technical Interview: Technical discussion covering data architecture, analytics engineering, and HR data topics, including a hands-on deep dive relevant to day-to-day responsibilities.
4. Final Interview (45 min): Conversation focused on behavioural aspects, leadership and ownership mindset, and managerial alignment.